Associate Chief Nursing Executive

Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer in collaboration with medical staff leadership, is accountable for the day-to-day of outpatient/inpatient nursing services operations, with oversight of nursing professional practice.

• Identifies areas of potential care redesign and will lead initiatives to meet objectives of improved efficiencies, effectiveness, and patient experience
• Provides administrative direction to management staff within areas of responsibility including supporting plan development, priority-setting, decision-making, and professional development
• Assists and supports the CNO daily
• Supports the VP/CNO in the planning of meetings, events, and other assignments

• Serves as role model and resource for professional colleagues. Participates in leadership activities such as committees, professional organizations, publishing, teaching, and research
• Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other UofL Health employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing UofL Health
• Develops, recommends, implements, and monitors contracts for services
• Assures adequate and competent staffing support to nursing services
• Helps with other projects as delegated by the VP/CNO
• Participates in community activities on behalf of the hospital.  Assists in community health events and education as needed
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Administration, Education, or other Leadership field (required)
  • If Master’s Degree in other discipline outside of Nursing, then bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)

Experience:

• Clinical practice in an acute care environment, preferable in an academic medical setting (required)